CNA at Brookdale Senior Living in Dodge City, Kansas

Job Description:

Provides care to residents as allowed by state specific regulations, while promoting the residents highest level of functioning, as directed by instructor/supervisor. Assists in maintaining the residents environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within community standards, State and Federal Regulations.In accordance with current curriculum and training:Receives and communicates report to management on resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed. Notifies the management of any changes in resident medical condition/status.Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.Makes room checks and verifies resident location at least every 2 hours.Keeps residents rooms neat and clean.Maintains a working knowledge of Community policy & procedure pertinent to role.Participates actively in Interdisciplinary Team Process including completing assessments and documentation as assigned. Attends care plan meetings as assigned. Acts as resident advocate.Communicates effectively with the residents, families, visitors, members of the health care team, and other disciplines.Actively participates in Community Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program.Maintains education development to include attending ongoing education development to maintain compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of resident care practices.Maintains resident confidentiality.As allowed by state specific regulations:Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining areas. Assists with set up and feeding of meals.Performs clinical procedures according to community policy.Assists residents with toilet and incontinent care. Makes incontinent checks at least every 2 hours and provides incontinent care as needed.Performs vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by management.Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care.Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityEarly Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)Make Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.